Supreme Court Directs Treatment for Jantar Mantar Protestors
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Supreme Court instructs former Delhi Mayor Farhad Suri to seek police remedy over residence raid
The Supreme Court disposed of a petition on September 15, 2026, filed by former Delhi Mayor Farhad Suri challenging a midnight police raid at his home. The bench instructed the petitioner to approach the local Delhi Police station rather than seeking extraordinary remedies directly from the apex court.
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Supreme Court dismisses Tarun Tejpal's legal plea and orders him to surrender within two weeks
The Supreme Court dismissed Tarun Tejpal's petition on August 25, 2026, directing the journalist to surrender within two weeks to hear his appeal against a 10-year sentence in a 2013 rape case. The bench asserted that the substantive appeal cannot proceed or be heard before compliance with the surrender directive.
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Delhi Police submits affidavit to Supreme Court stating officers acted with maximum restraint during protests
Delhi Police filed a detailed affidavit in the Supreme Court on August 18, 2026, regarding the demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. The police maintained that law enforcement personnel acted with maximum restraint while noting that more than 240 cops sustained injuries during the protests.
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Supreme Court directs SIT handling Ram Mandir donation theft probe to review public suggestions
The Supreme Court instructed the Special Investigation Team handling the Ram Mandir donation theft probe to take into account recommendations from litigants and bonafide citizens. The bench emphasized that suggestions should be channeled through the Solicitor General's office to bring the investigation to its logical conclusion.
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Supreme Court mandates extended third-party insurance tenures of four years for cars and six years for two-wheelers
The Supreme Court issued a major directive on August 4, 2026, increasing third-party insurance periods to four years for cars and six years for two-wheelers. Additionally, the bench pitched a pilot project directing government authorities to examine linking vehicle refueling services to active insurance compliance in order to address millions of uninsured vehicles.
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Supreme Court instructs central authorities to maintain encroachment-free pedestrian walkways
The Supreme Court directed the central government on August 3, 2026, to ensure that every road incorporates designated, encroachment-free spaces for walking. The bench emphasized that pedestrian pathway access is a fundamental right that cannot be obstructed.
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Supreme Court mandates medical treatment and ammunition log preservation following Jantar Mantar protests
The Supreme Court directed authorities on July 30, 2026, to ensure proper medical treatment is provided to student protestors who suffered pellet gun injuries during demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. The bench further instructed the central government to preserve the ammunition logs used by the Rapid Action Force and stated that police must respond to youth protests with non-violence while utilizing protective gear.
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